Calathea Setosa, Ctenanthe Setosa
Botanical Name: Calathea setosa
Previous Botanical Names: Ctenanthe setosa
Common Names: Never Never Plant, Compact Star Plant, Zebra Plant, Prayer Plant
Collections:
Pet Friendly
Loading...
About
Bring beauty and elegance to your living space with the Calathea Setosa! Boasting soft matte green grey leaves with contrasting stripes and a deep red underbelly, this stunning plant adds a stylish accent to any home. Though it is truly and botanically a Ctenanthe Setosa, this stunner is also pet safe.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers to remain consistently moist. Tolerates heavy handed watering. Will not tolerate excessive drying.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers to have soil that maintains high levels of moisture without getting soggy. Slow drainage is still good drainage. Always ensure that your pots have drainage holes.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
